While definitely not a cheap countertop option the look and endurance of stone make it well worth the cost.
What is more expensive marble granite or quartz.
Quartz granite and marble are three of the best and most popular countertop options on the market.
Therefore the cost difference is not dramatic.
In fact quartz is nearly indestructible and because it isn t porous like granite it s easy to keep your countertops relatively bacteria free.
Installed marble countertops start at around 100 square foot and can go over 200.
Marble countertop slabs are more expensive than quartz depending on the quality chosen.
Granite is less expensive than marble starting at roughly 75 square foot installed and 100 more than that for higher end stone.
Quartz is actually harder than granite and thus more durable.
Marble costs approximately 60 to 100 per square foot.
Granite countertops have risen top popularity over the past few decades while marble countertops have been a focal point of homes for years on end.
Quartz countertops as an engineered product are more uniform in appearance though many colors and unique patterns are available including forms that do not resemble granite at all.
However the labor cost for quartz is higher due to the complicated installation.
According to great lakes granite and marble quartz is slightly more expensive than granite.
All three countertop options are more expensive than most laminate wood tile or concrete alternatives.
Quartz can be damaged by excessive heat so use heating pads at all times.
Be careful with cooking pans though.